Farm Show announcer displayed poor taste

I attended the Farm Show teenage rodeo event last week. I was shocked by the racist comments made by the announcer. It made me ashamed and angry that my state would allow this type of behavior at a public event. I am Caucasian, and I was offended by this man’s comments and especially angry that our children were subjected to this type of hatred.

The first comment came before "The Star-Spangled Banner." He said something about how our president could not be thanked or appreciated for keeping our nation free, but that our men in uniform deserve to be recognized. Mr. Obama is our commander in chief and has kept our nation safe from harm. Unfortunately, he has had to endure the same racist garbage that is thrown at any person of color.

The next comment from this same announcer was about how people attending the Farm Show should not wander around Harrisburg dressed in Western attire because they would probably be assaulted. The racist insinuation was clear to me, and I am offended that he would insult the good people who reside in our fair city.

Besides the racist comments, he was so busy trying to entertain people with his remarks that he neglected to announce many of the teenage girls who were participating. I can only imagine how this affected the ego of these kids. The announcer should be suspended immediately.